Herbie Hancock

Infusing the notoriously disciplined genre of classical music with the likes of jazz, Latin and Broadway is no easy feat. But the challenge only excites David Lisker, artistic director of the Lisker Music Foundation, who has lined up an impressive showcase of world-renowned, multi-genre musicians for an April 2 concert at Evanston's Nichols Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave., at 7:30 p.m.

The decidedly unusual concert is a rare opportunity for Chicagoland music-lovers of any background to witness a truly unique musical experience that constantly defies the rules of classical music performances.

"Although I'm a classically trained musician, I often listen and get inspired by many...

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